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Common oncology coding errors and important tips to rectify your mistakes in oncology medical billing and coding. For more information,kindly visit our page here: http://www.medicalbillingstar.com/oncology.html

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8 Tips For Correct Oncology Coding !

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Oncology Coding Tips To Be Followed :

1. Be aware of on-going changes in codes and modifiers.

2. Train oncologists and coders on coding mistakes and consequences.

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Be Familiar With Your Codes

• 3. Do not neglect equipment or instrument used : Instrument like radiation oncology used to provide oncology services.

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Beware Of New Codes !

• 4. Beware of the tendency to code rather than the extent of decision making involved.

• 5. Be aware of new or codes established by Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Understanding Rules & Regulations

• 6. Make sure you understand the billing rules and regulations for Medicare and private payers.

• Many oncology practices are now verifying insurance information before every treatment.

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Reviews And Updates

• 7. The American Medical Associations (AMA) frequently reviews and updates oncology codes.

• Keep in sync with these changes.

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Oncology Billing Services

• 8. Oncology clinics and hospitals will find the guidebook on billing and coding.

• And Oncology-related services offered by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ACCO) are very useful.

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